RAA offers over 15 formal CPD points via its online events, each year, all free to members.

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Online Event Recordings

Online ‘In Practice’ sessions are hosted by fellow members, industry experts and others, addressing current issues relevant to regional practitioners. Online ‘In Detail’ sessions are technical presentations and Q+A sessions by our industry members. RAA offers around 15 formal CPD points via its online events, each year, all free to members.

‘Studio Session’ or ‘Graduate Guidance’ online events are information session either from the education sector or aimed at recent graduates. There is no formal CPD associated with these.

Members have free access to recordings of past online events and any associated CPD. All events cover formal CPD with performance criteria being addressed from the AACA National Standard of Competency for Architects 2021.

Please open the relevant event below to access the recording.

RAA Events

June 10

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | Planning for Photography | Andy Macpherson

Architectural photographer and filmmaker Andy Macpherson will speak about the relationship between architecture and photography, and provide practical insight into how architects can get the most out of a shoot.

May 20

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | Contract Administration & SOPA - Areas of Risk for Architects | Fiona Clark

Barrister Fiona Clark will speak about contract administration, the Security of Payment Act, where the risks are for Architects and how they can be avoided.

May 6

RECORDING: RAA Studio Session | Kindling Regional Relations: RAA + UoN

Join Dr Anna Tweeddale, James Pedersen and Barbara Labrousse from the University of Newcastle School of Architecture and Built Environment for a discussion outlining ideas and opportunities for kindling more meaningful relationships between our student cohort and regional architectural practices through live projects and student placements.

Apr 22

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | Parlour: Action on Equity | Justine Clark in Conversation with Sarah Aldridge

In recent years, a huge amount of work has been undertaken to improve gender equity in architectural workplaces, and there is now increasing attention to a broad range of equity matters and initiatives. Justine Clark of Parlour (RAA Partner organisation) will be in speak in conversation with RAA Secretary Sarah Aldridge about their work in the area of equitable practice and the guides they publish to help architecture move towards a more equitable profession – one that offers opportunity for all and is better positioned to meet contemporary challenges.

Apr 15

RECORDING: RAA In Detail | Condensation by Design: Ventilation and Moisture Management in Metal Roofing and Cladding | No. 1 Roofing & Building Supplies

This presentation explores condensation management and ventilation strategies for metal roofing and wall cladding systems, with a clear focus on NCC compliance and real-world constructability. It will unpack the NCC condensation provisions as they relate to metal envelopes and examine how different wall and roof build-ups perform in practice — from direct-fixed profiles to architectural panel systems installed over battens or plywood substrates. The session will compare insulation types, vapour control layers, and breathable membranes, and will place particular emphasis on correct detailing of ventilation paths, air inlets, and outlets to reduce condensation risk and improve long-term building performance.

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Mar 25

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | The Proposed Changes to the NCC 2025 | Credwell

The NCC goes through cyclical updates. This presentation will focus on the new changes to the NCC and what to expect covering all areas such as Health & Amenity, Access, Fire & ESD compliance.

Presented by Padraig Healy and Andrew Beames of Credwell.

Mar 5

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | POWER OF COMMUNITY Online Lead Up Event | From Grassroots to Grid: How Community-Led Action Can Drive Systemic Change in Regional Australia

This session will explore how community-led organisations can meaningfully influence large-scale infrastructure, policy, and energy outcomes in regional Australia. Drawing on the work of Upper Murray Inc., the Energy Resilience and Reliability Project, and the Corryong Islandable Microgrid, the presenters will unpack how local advocacy, technical understanding, partnerships, and persistence can translate grassroots concern into real, systemic change. The discussion will highlight how architects, through their broad skillsets in problem solving, systems thinking, and project management, can be valuable contributors to community-led initiatives that shape resilient regional futures.

Feb 11

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | POWER OF COMMUNITY Online Lead Up Event | Engaging Community in the Energy Transition, Yackandandah, Victoria

This online event will be held in the lead up to the POWER OF COMMUNITY and serve to introduce some of the themes being explored and set the scene for the in person experience.

In this session, Dr Juliette Milbank will speak about Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY), its genesis and the achievements of the community-led initiative.

Nov 26

RECORDING: RAA Graduate Guidance Online | November 2025 | Members Only

In this online session, committee member Andrew Elia, a director of IDG Architects in Springwood in the Blue Mountains will discuss the interview and hiring processes he is involved in at his firm, providing some key points to graduates about presenting themselves and their folios.

We will also hear from 2024 University of Newcastle Masters of Architecture graduates Caitlyn Sherwood and Levi Baker. Caitlyn is now a Project Leader at Webber Architects in Newcastle and Levi is employed at King & Campbell in Port Macquarie as a Graduate of Architecture; they will briefly share their own experience of the folio preparation, interview and hiring process.

Nov 19

RECORDING: RAA In Detail | Specifying Architectural Panel Systems | No. 1 Roofing & Building Supplies

This presentation provides architects and specifiers with essential guidance on selecting and detailing metal cladding systems. It covers best practices for writing clear and comprehensive specifications, including material selection, finishes, system components, and compliance with Australian Standards.

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Nov 5

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | Tendering for the Public Sector for Small to Medium Practices | Chaya Bratoeva

This talk is aimed at improving understanding of the tender process and reducing the barriers for practices who are interested in public project work. It will cover the key components of a strong tender bid, addressing questions around marketing, procurement principles and basics of tender documentation. We will also discuss tips for preparing a tender submission and common frustrations for the smaller practice.

Oct 15

RECORDING: RAA In Detail | Design with Sustainable Steel | Lysaght

This session touches on the history of steel manufacturing, the current methods of production and Lysaght's journey to Net Zero Steel manufacturing here in Australia by 2050, which shows we can become the world leader in Green Steel. The presentation will show what it took for Port Kembla to become one of the first Responsible Steel sites in the world - as measured by the global steel industry's multi-stakeholder sustainability standard and certification program, designed to ensure that customers, stakeholders and consumers can be confident that the steel they use has been sourced and produced responsibly.

Aug 27

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | Legal speak: Fundamental legal concepts underpinning contract administration; explained for the benefit of people who were smart enough to choose Architecture and not Law

Barrister Fiona Clark’s presentation will set out all the legal ‘problem areas’ in a contract which are usually unknown to people who do not have legal qualifications and are even unknown to lawyers who do not specialise in construction.

Aug 13

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | MPARNTWE Online Lead Up Event | Taking Flight – The Larrakia Cultural Centre & Emerging in the Top End | Maiya McKenna

Maiya McKenna’s presentation will largely focus on her work on the Larrakia Cultural Centre while touching on themes of practicing in the Top End and what it’s like to emerge in a regional / remote location.

July 23

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | MPARNTWE Online Lead Up Event | Reflections: 30 Years of Bush House Design in the NT | Simon Scally

In this talk, Simon Scally focusses on the lessons learned working on housing projects over a 30 year timespan. Simon began working with Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) in the 1990s and BAC constructed 100 homes on outstations (homelands) around Maningrida in central Arnhem land.

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July 16

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | Making the Most of Your Most Valuable Resource: Time | Bianca Smith of Blue Triangle Consulting

Bianca's presentation will cover some of the basic practice management processes and metrics that work at any scale. And yes, there will be (brief) discussion on the importance of timesheets, but don't let that deter you.

June 4

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | VITAL Online Lead Up Event | a Breakthrough in Hempcrete | Alastair Flynn & Klara Marosszeky

Alastair Flynn of Woods Bagot and Klara Marosszeky of the Australian Hemp Masonry Company will speak about the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Forestry Building restoration.

May 28

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | VITAL Online Lead Up Event | Designing for Resilience | Anthony Burke

Join professor Anthony Burke in an exploration of resilience and renewal with a Vital twist. In this lecture, Anthony will explore the idea of vitality in Architecture, discussing some of the models of renewal he’s seen come to life through his experiences with home owners across Australia, and opening up space for speculation on ways in which to frame concepts like resilience and consequently the role of architecture in our regional futures.

May 7

RECORDING: RAA In Detail | Circularity in the Built Environment | Weathertex

This session will lead to an understanding of the concept of circularity in design and construction. Attendees will learn to identify and explain the three key principles of circularity, define a ‘Circularity Score’ and identify high performing products. An understanding of how to apply this knowledge to projects will also be gained.

Apr 23

RECORDING: RAA In Detail | Aesthetic and Functional Characteristics of Paint | Murobond

This presentation will cover a range of building types and their technical paint requirements.

RAA Events

Apr 2

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | We're All in This Together: Investigating the Role of Cohousing in Australia | Michi Moses

Architect Michi Moses, recipient of the 2023 Paul Pholeros Architecture Scholarship, presents findings from her research into cohousing as a response to Australia’s housing crisis. Her report, We're All in This Together, explores how cohousing can foster community, sustainability, and affordability through shared resources, participatory decision-making, and environmentally conscious design.

Mar 5

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | CONTEXT Online Lead Up Event | Catherine Townsend, ACT Government Architect

As we get closer to the CONTEXT event in Canberra, ACT Government Architect Catherine Townsend will reflect on her experience in the role and her significant contribution to the built environment of Australia’s Capital.

Feb 19

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | CONTEXT Online Lead Up Event | Canberra as Context | Hal Guida & Michael Jasper

Hal Guida and Michael Jasper will discuss the concepts behind the selection of speakers for the RAA’s upcoming Canberra event: Exchanging Ideas in Context. Both with background and experience of planning and design with Canberra as Context, and through the views of practice and the academy, they will expand upon the line-up of speakers examining implications of change to Form through Growth.

Feb 5

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | 3D Printing Houses | M. Hank Haeusler

3D printing has seen a rapid rise in popularity, moving beyond plastic objects to fabricating entire houses. While numerous completed projects are emerging worldwide, including in Australia, there is still limited guidance on how architects can translate their designs into this innovative fabrication technique. What are the opportunities, challenges, and essential do’s and don’ts of 3D printing houses?

Nov 27

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | Alternate Dispute Resolution in Design & Construction | Wayne Black

In this presentation, Wayne Black, Architect & Accredited Expert Determiner, will explore various ADR methods and demonstrate how a Dispute Resolution Specialist (as a non-lawyer) can assist in resolving disputes without legal proceedings. By leveraging industry expertise and conflict resolution skills, such specialists provide a valuable alternative to litigation, offering efficient and tailored solutions for construction and architectural conflicts.

RAA Events

Nov 13

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | Designing with Country: A Case Study of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape | Bianca Scaife

Bianca presents CSA’s Budj Bim Cultural Landscape project as an example of ‘best practice’ in designing with Country.

Oct 16

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | ACA and the Time Cost Calculator Guide | Paul Viney

Participation in this event will give the attendees a better understanding of the range of factors to consider in forming fee proposals, tools and information to aid client fee negotiations and benchmarking practice overheads.

Oct 2

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | Facilitating Sustainable Pro-Bono Work - Building Communities, Building Futures | Mike Sneyd

At EKD Architects, we believe architecture is more than just buildings - it's about empowering communities and creating lasting impact. Join us for an insightful session where Mike will dive into how architects can play a pivotal role in community-led projects across rural Australia, while also addressing key challenges like obtaining funding, recovering costs and avoiding white elephants.

Sept 11

RECORDING: RAA In Detail | Metals in the Raw and in the Wild - Considering Metal in Architectural Interiors | Savage Design

Savage Design draws on a century-long relationship with metal; from smithing, to a quarter of a century of precision contract manufacture, to custom milling and to one-off prototyping, to inform its own approach to product design. This CPD was an exploration of brass and stainless in particular; the materials and the technology of production, as well as the pros and cons of various coatings, treatments and maintenance regimes.

Sept 4

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | Building with Rammed Earth - Justin Penney

Mudgee based builder Justin Penney will discuss what rammed earth is, his history using it and cover some practical considerations and limitations to those looking at specifying it.

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Aug 21

RECORDING: RAA In Detail | Context-Specific Design & Manufacture: an Embedded Approach to Sustainable Furniture | Tait

To embody integrity and value, a product – much like a piece of architecture – must consider its place. For Tait, designing and manufacturing in Australia, specifically for Australian environments, has been the heart of the business for over 30 years.

Aug 7

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | Adobe Creative Suite - Shortcuts and Specifics for Small Practice Presentation with Marcus Piper

In this demonstrative presentation Marcus Piper will share his screen and wealth of experience using Adobe Creative Suite to provide small practices and in-house design teams with a broad-but in-depth understanding of producing print and screen ready promotional documents efficiently and to industry standard.

This session will focus predominantly on Adobe InDesign but also cover font management and selection, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and preparing files for print.

July 24

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | Beaumaris Modern with Fiona Austin & Wilko Doehring

Beaumaris is a bayside suburb of Melbourne about 20km from the city centre known for its mid century architecture. Beaumaris Modern is a not for profit community group that was started in 2017 with the aim of celebrating, educating about and promoting the area’s mid-century architecture.

July 10

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | Architectural Marketing; a Trial and Error Approach - Mick Moloney of Moloney Architects

Drawing on his own experiences, Mick Moloney of Ballarat based practice Moloney Architects will delve into his adventures in architectural marketing, revealing both victories and failures.

June 26

RECORDING: RAA In Practice - Image Making with AI - Tom Blachford

Photographic image maker Tom Blachford shares his journey into text-to-image ai from the beginning and present some of his own series created with the technology. Tom will also share an up to the minute tutorial on image making using Mid Journey as well as prompt generation using chat GPT and methods for upsizing images. Tom will be available for questions and is happy to tackle any topic regarding ai and image generation.

RAA Events

May 29

RECORDING: RAA In Practice - Wandering with Intent - Bobbie Bayley & Owen Kelly

Bobbie & Owen’s story begins with two pushbikes, Australia's latitude 25 and student naivety as they set out to find Australia’s architecture in 2017. That was the start of Dogspike aka. The Grand Section as they filled gaps in their knowledge through full immersion. Holes in knowledge have been launching pads for inquiry, each question below is one of these starting points... and it is just starting to get real spicy after having moved to Mparntwe, central Australia in 2023. Things are heating up...

May 15

RECORDING: RAA In Detail – DBP Act Overview and the Importance of Collaboration with Industry Suppliers- AWS

This session presents an overview of the importance of collaboration between practitioners and industry suppliers, in this case aluminium windows, door and facades.

May 1

RECORDING: RAA In Detail – Deemed to Satisfy Compliant Level Entry Thresholds - Stormtech

As with all aspects of the construction sector, the specification of level entry thresholds in Australia involves compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC). As is also standard, compliance of these products can involve either Performance Solutions (which vary according to the specific job) or the more prescriptive and standardised Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) solutions.

Mar 6

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | MiCRO online lead up event | modular & tiny homes - the successes & challenges | Jackson Dannock with Brent Dunn

As we get even closer to the MiCRO event in Mudgee, this is the second of two related online events, expanding further on the rather large subject of all things MiCRO. This second session unpacks the trials and triumphs of modular building and tiny homes based on the extensive experience of Jackson Dannock of Made by Bare and Brent Dunn of TAKT Studio for Architecture.

Feb 21

RECORDING: RAA In Practice | MiCRO online lead up event | experiencing regional practice with Cameron Anderson and Sarah Aldridge

As we got closer to the MiCRO event in Mudgee, there were two related online events, expanding further on the rather large subject of all things MiCRO. The first of these unpacked small scale regional practice, concentrating on a hybrid / remote working model.

RAA Events

Feb 7

RECORDING: RAA In Practice - Trent Jansen discusses Ngumu Janka Warnti (all made from rubbish), a collaborative project with Nyikina man Johnny Nargoodah

Trent is a frequent collaborator with indigenous creators due to his immense respect for cultural heritage. In this session, Trent speaks about the project he undertook with Nyikina man Johnny Nargoodah ‘Ngumu Janka Warnti (all made from rubbish)’.

Dec 6

RECORDING: RAA In Detail – American Hardwoods: Specifying with Confidence – presented by Roderick Wiles, AHEC Director: Africa, Middle East, India & Oceania

The aim of this presentation is to give architects and designers an understanding of where American hardwoods come from, what they are, what their environmental credentials and impact are and how to use them and specify them realistically.

Nov 29

RECORDING: RAA In Detail – Fundamentals of Polycarbonate Building Materials and Compliance Issues – Danpal

This CPD runs for approximately 1 hour, including time for Q&A, and will be hosted by Jeff Trevarthen, Danpal’s NSW/ACT Specification Consultant. Learning outcomes are: PC12, PC39 and PC45.

Nov 2

RECORDING: RAA Masterclass - Procurement from small/medium practice-based perspective - Chris Bresler & Kerry Ioulianou - Lander & Rogers

In collaboration with acclaimed legal firm Lander & Rogers, this exclusive event is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to navigate complex risk scenarios.

July 12

RECORDING: RAA In Practice – IP and Architecture with Marina Olsen and Dougal Phillips of Banki Haddock Fiora

RAA Events

June 28

RECORDING: RAA In Practice – NSW Security of Payment Legislation and Architectural Services – John Goggins – Integrated Engineering Systems Wednesday 28th June 1pm-2pm

This presentation will summarise fundamental statutory payment entitlements and obligations of those providing architectural (and related) services within the NSW building (including residential) and construction industry. Circumstances where architects are “the payee” and “the payer” will be explored.

June 14

RECORDING: RAA In Practice - Your Professional Indemnity Insurance and You - Chris Bresler & Kerry Ioulianou - Lander & Rogers

Chris Bresler & Kerry Ioulianou will be discussing what PI insurance is, what is generally covered and what’s not, and what enhancements should be sought to present products in the market to better suit the architect’s profession.

May 31

RECORDING: RAA In Practice – Copyright, Commissioning & Publishing Architectural Photography with Ben Guthrie

Ben Guthrie of Image Makers Association Australia discusses best practice agreements between architects and photographers.

May 17

RECORDING: RAA In Practice – Energy Performance Session 03 – Andrew Latimer of Application Solutions

Andrew's specialties are Section J (BCA) Compliance Assessment; Energy Auditing; Carbon Accounting; ESD Consulting. Energy Efficiency Consulting.

May 3

RECORDING: RAA In Practice - Energy Performance Session 02 - Matthew Graham of Graham Energy

‘Changes in NatHERS assessments’ - Matthew Graham of Graham Energy

RAA Events

Apr 20

RECORDING: RAA In Practice - Energy Performance Session 01 - Dave Howard of Partners Energy

‘Are you ready for this?’- Dave Howard from Partners Energy outlining the changes to the NCC coming into force in October 2023 and asking some questions about the likely impacts of the changes.

Jan 1

RECORDINGS: RAA In Practice | 2022 Sessions

These ‘RAA In Practice’ sessions were recorded during the 2022 calendar year. They were hosted by fellow members, industry experts and others, addressing current issues relevant to regional practitioners.

Jan 1

RECORDINGS: RAA In Detail | 2022 Sessions

These ‘RAA In Detail’ sessions were recorded during the 2022 calendar year. They are technical presentations and Q+A sessions from our industry members.

RAA offers over 15 formal CPD points via its online events, each year, all free to members.

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